SFMCA:SO

School of Special Operations
Special Operations School (SO) is part of the Marine Forces College within the STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy (SFMCA). The SFMCA is the educational annex used by members of the STARFLEET Marine Corps (SFMC). The SFMC is an auxilliary department of STARFLET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc.

SO School instructs its students in all phases of Special Operations. All aspects of the rigorous and highly specialized field of Special Operations are covered within this curriculum. The College of Special Operations is administered through the Office of the Commandant, STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy by the Special Operations Branch Director. Courses are currently available through the SO-301 level, and all are available online for immediate credit STARFLEET Educational Services under the MOODLE COURSES tab.

College Graduation
A student can graduate the Marine Forces College by doing the following.
 * Complete all courses below the =301 level in the following schools:
 * Aerospace
 * Armor
 * Infantry
 * Special Operations
 * Complete the -301 course at two of the four schools just mentions.

SO100 - Special Operations Basic Course
Step one in the Special Operations Branch Education Program.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD100

SO120 - History and Traditions
This course focuses on the history and traditions of Special Operations activities – and especially how they relate to the SFMC. This course covers both real and fictional traditions and other aspects relevant to the topic.
 * Prerequisite for this course: SO100

SO150 - Parachute Familiarization Course
This course is one of the more unique courses offered by the SFMCA. This course will allow the Marine to use their prior know and skills learned while on prior Active duty in the Armed Forces or in Civilian training. This course will be divided into two Sections: first will be the Basic Training of Parachute Techniques, the second will be the Star Fleet Marine Corps Applications for these techniques and their uses in SFMC.
 * Prerequisite for this course: SO100

SO201 - Special Operations Advanced Course
Step two in the Special Operations Branch Education program. This course delves into Special Operations in more depth and detail.
 * Prerequisite for this course: SO100

SO220 - Special Operations Tactics
Expanding on elements studied in earlier courses, SO-220 takes the student into the study of the varying tactical activities associated with the different team types that make up the SFMC SpecOps Branch.
 * Prerequisite for this course: SO201

SO301 - Special Operations Independent Study Course
For the final step in the Special Operations Branch studies the student must complete an independent studies project. The independent studies project must either consist of a paper or another approved project. The student MUST submit a topic or project description to the Branch Director for approval. Once approved the student will then have 10 weeks to submit their independent studies project for grading. After submittal and if the student receives a grade of Honors or Distinction on a 301 level course, they will be issued an Academic Excellence Award.
 * Prerequisite for this course: Successfully passing all courses in the Special Operations Branch